Here’s a quick introduction video to EasyBusRental.com from Charles de Gaspe Beaubien the President
**EasyBusRental.com is in Beta at the moment but will be officially released at UMA Motorcoach Expo 2010.
Here’s a quick introduction video to EasyBusRental.com from Charles de Gaspe Beaubien the President
**EasyBusRental.com is in Beta at the moment but will be officially released at UMA Motorcoach Expo 2010.
Internet technology is changing the world and today Apple release their vision of the future of Internet access. The iPad Tablet is the starting point for an even more connected customer, but do your staff have the right tools?
TravelManager Lauching App for iPad Tablet
If you’re not online, you don’t exist to a growing customer base. This customer wants to work with you on their terms, when and where they want. Is your business ready for the future?
**TravelManager are leading the group travel and transport industry, why don’t you join us when we launch next month at UMA in Las Vegas.
Regards,
Eamonn Hughes
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Its nearly time for the launch of our new project. So here are a few screen shots to wet the appetite ;-)
The new site will use the latest AJAX to provide the richest experience available on the Internet today.
Users will be able to fine tune their search criteria and see the results in REAL TIME.
Operators will be able to showcase their services.
Customers will be able to join in on a dedicated social network especially for the motorcoach industry.
iPhone and Google Android applications are coming shortly 
If you want to find out more – come and speak to me at the ABA or the UMA conferences over the next couple of weeks.
Eamonn
We will be announcing our new website on the 11st January 2010 – so watch this space
We have an important update to the profile buider within TravelManager currently under development.
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As you can see from the screenshot above. We have a new fleet tab and a rates tab. All of this data will be available through our API so Operators will be able to enter in all of their information into the solution to promote their fleet rates across the internet. Imagine being able to control your pricing across multiple websites through 1 simple to use interface.
You will be able to choose who and where your information is used – so you will be in full control of YOUR data.
You will also be able to use this data to generate real-time pricing both internally and online.
More information and screenshots over the coming weeks….
Yesterday, Google announced their new GPS solution for the Android mobile phone platform – and it looks like its a Killer App!
Within 24 hours of announcing it, both Garmin & Tom Tom share prices slumped.
Thats a BIG drop in 1 day – and there seems to be a reason for it. Not only does the Google Android app look great but its closely connected to the Web and it will be powered by millions of people making the application better by adding information to google maps in real-time. Best bit. Its Free!
At TravelManaer, we know this is the way forward. Business that dont accept the move towards the web will be dead before long.
We’ll be taking a look at this application in the near future in greater detail to see where we can add value to the TravelManager application with it.
Watch this space.
For the last few months we’ve been working with lead Motorcoach and Tour Companies in designing a new Tours module in TravelManager.
Now that we have some of our users live with Tours on their website and with more to following in the coming weeks it’s a pretty exciting time for Tours. However this is just the starting point over the coming months we want to help more of our existing and new users to get up and running.
If you’re listing your Tours as PDF’s on your website, you’re missing a huge opportunity with the search engines. They love content and by using Tours in TravelManager you get to leverage that content to drive more traffic to your website.
Our goal is bring new and innovative features to TravelManager that will really help sell and promote your Tours. For us this means really listening to your feedback and sharing ideas on how to market your Tours more effectively. Search Engines, Social Networks are potential growth areas for your business, let us help you get the most out of these.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Eamonn
This is a common discussion I’ve been having with operators over the last few years. The typical reaction is that’s too hard to generate an accurate price in real-time and also there’s a fear that online booking will facilitate shopping around for the cheapest price.
The reality is the Motorcoach is not seen as a viable alternative for a large percentage of the population. In fact the figure of 7-9% is quoted regularly at conferences about the percentage of North Americas that use Motorcoaches. So why is it that the remaining at worst 81% don’t ever use your services?
1) Lack of Awareness
2) Unfashionable image of a “Motorcoach” (an old Bus)
3) Not marketing to new markets / customers (too much focus on older/traditional audience)
4) Inability to get a fast quote/price
5) All of the above and more…
I see the Motorcoach Council are trying to coordinate an industry wide campaign with their “Motorcoachified” message which is a step in the right direction on the awareness front but….
Internet Sales coming soon
It’s not enough the industry needs to change how it sells to the new customers who will what the convenience of real-time booking before they see the Motorcoach as a real alternative to taking a car, train or flight.
It can happen but does the industry what this? – We think at TravelManager that 2010 is the year for it happen
Regards,
Eamonn
**Not convinced of the benefits? Here’s a good article from the LCT (Limousine, Charter & Tour) website: http://www.lctmag.com/features/features-story.cfm?id=1537
TravelManager is providing the software solution for Arrow Stage Lines to handle their ticket sales on the new Shuttle Service launched yesterday for the Kansas City Chiefs Fans. By offering Motorcoaches rather than transit buses the fans are going to be upgrading their transportation to the Arrowhead Stadium for their teams home games.
Arrow Stage Lines Shuttle Service for Kansas City Chiefs
We’re excited to be part of this growing area for private motorcoach companies to cater for fans left out in the cold by cuts in public transit services. The fans are in for a pleasant surprise with the quality of the vehicles they’ll be riding, Arrow Stage Lines have one of the best fleets in the industry.
For more information about the new service we recommend you watch the Kansas City Chiefs press release yesterday:
Kansas City Chiefs - Press Conference
Or better still if you’re a fan why not book your ticket online:
www.arrowstagelines.com/kansas-chiefs
Best of luck to Arrow Stage Lines.
Regards,
Eamonn